Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his side should be happy with their performance against Manchester United, despite suffering defeat at Old Trafford on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Kyle Walker's own goal proved to be the difference between the two sides as the Red Devils edged past their opponents courtesy of a 1-0 scoreline in a game of few clear cut chances.

Spurs began the game brightly but struggled in midfield, where both Nabil Bentaleb and Eric Dier failed to impose themselves, while Harry Kane was unable to make a breakthrough in the final third.

Tottenham's new stadium - In Pictures

Tottenham's new stadium - In Pictures

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Capital gains

Spurs hope to create a thriving and exceptional sports, leisure and entertainment destination in Tottenham

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World class arena

The stadium will be the finest anywhere in the world, pledge Spurs

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Top of the world

A 'Sky walk' will allow visitors access to stadium roof

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Job creation

Once complete Tottenham will go from supporting 1,800 jobs to supporting 3,500 in the area

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A whole new ball game

The new venue will host at least two money-spinning NFL games a year for a decade

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Ground force

The new stadium will include the largest single tier stand in the UK, now increased to 17,000 seats.

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"After we conceded the goal it was difficult to play to the same level. I think we played very well. It’s true that when you compete against a team like Manchester United you need to avoid mistakes.

"And there were two or three big, big mistakes today. On the whole we need to be happy though," Pochettino insisted.

The north Londoners were sloppy in possession on several occasions but did manage to launch a late flurry against United, only for debutant Sergio Romero to make a handful of impressive saves for the hosts.

Tottenham's next game is against Stoke City at White Hart Lane next Saturday.